Differences in gut microbiome linked to risk of death in COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure

by Matt Wood,University of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn early 2020, Bhakti Patel, MD, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at the University of Chicago Medicine, and Matthew St

Updated on: March 26,2024 16

Differences in gut microbiome linked to risk of death in COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure

by Matt Wood,University of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn early 2020, Bhakti Patel, MD, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at the University of Chicago Medicine, and Matthew St

Updated on:March 26,2024 16

Striking level of genomic novelty found in Hadza hunter-gatherer microbiome

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.046A genomic study led by researchers at Stanford University, California, has performed

Updated on: March 26,2024 20

Striking level of genomic novelty found in Hadza hunter-gatherer microbiome

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.046A genomic study led by researchers at Stanford University, California, has performed

Updated on:March 26,2024 20

How a high fat diet allows expulsion of intestinal parasite worms

by Lancaster UniversityHigh fat diet induced obesity protects mice from chronic T. muris infection. Percentage change in basal start weight in wild-type C57BL/6 mice receiving 12 weeks of CD or H

Updated on: June 17,2024 8

How a high fat diet allows expulsion of intestinal parasite worms

by Lancaster UniversityHigh fat diet induced obesity protects mice from chronic T. muris infection. Percentage change in basal start weight in wild-type C57BL/6 mice receiving 12 weeks of CD or H

Updated on:June 17,2024 8

Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143736UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based com

Updated on: January 27,2025 0

Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143736UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based com

Updated on:January 27,2025 0

Scientists link genetic makeup of bacteria in the human gut to several human diseases

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe are truly never alone, not even within our own bodies. Human beings play host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other micr

Updated on: June 03,2024 3

Scientists link genetic makeup of bacteria in the human gut to several human diseases

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe are truly never alone, not even within our own bodies. Human beings play host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other micr

Updated on:June 03,2024 3

Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

byUniversity of BirminghamModified PICO graph for EAGLE study*Harmonizing of intraoperative techniques is a suite of learning materials, discussions, and operative videos that explore the challe

Updated on: January 25,2024 15

Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

byUniversity of BirminghamModified PICO graph for EAGLE study*Harmonizing of intraoperative techniques is a suite of learning materials, discussions, and operative videos that explore the challe

Updated on:January 25,2024 15

Gut microbiota: A consensus paper to regulate the 'wild west' of diagnostic tests

byCatholic University of the Sacred HeartCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe gut microbiota might perhaps one day become a routine tool for the early diagnosis of many diseases and to guide treatment,

Updated on: December 19,2024 0

Gut microbiota: A consensus paper to regulate the 'wild west' of diagnostic tests

byCatholic University of the Sacred HeartCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe gut microbiota might perhaps one day become a routine tool for the early diagnosis of many diseases and to guide treatment,

Updated on:December 19,2024 0

The meanings of meat

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: imagao images / Arnulf HettrichInvitations to dinner more often entail the consumption of meat than does an evening meal alone at home. A new stud

Updated on: May 26,2024 7

The meanings of meat

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: imagao images / Arnulf HettrichInvitations to dinner more often entail the consumption of meat than does an evening meal alone at home. A new stud

Updated on:May 26,2024 7

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut health

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut healthby Cheng Cheng and Zhao Weiwei,Chinese Academy of SciencesSEM images of B. subtilis (A–B), SEM images of ZPS (C–D), SEM images of ZPS-B.s (

Updated on: January 19,2025 0

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut health

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut healthby Cheng Cheng and Zhao Weiwei,Chinese Academy of SciencesSEM images of B. subtilis (A–B), SEM images of ZPS (C–D), SEM images of ZPS-B.s (

Updated on:January 19,2025 0

Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainBile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.But, according to a series of n

Updated on: April 02,2024 15

Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainBile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.But, according to a series of n

Updated on:April 02,2024 15

Do men really take longer to poo?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThere's a common assumption men take longer than women to poo. People say so onTwitter, inmemes, andelsewh

Updated on: May 28,2024 5

Do men really take longer to poo?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThere's a common assumption men take longer than women to poo. People say so onTwitter, inmemes, andelsewh

Updated on:May 28,2024 5

Study shows how intestinal bacteria trigger complications after surgery

by University of WürzburgAfter surgery, bacteria from the intestine can enter the organism. Special cells of the immune system located in the liver fight them. Credit: Mercedes Gomez de AgüeroNea

Updated on: April 20,2024 14

Study shows how intestinal bacteria trigger complications after surgery

by University of WürzburgAfter surgery, bacteria from the intestine can enter the organism. Special cells of the immune system located in the liver fight them. Credit: Mercedes Gomez de AgüeroNea

Updated on:April 20,2024 14